The army has been called into north-eastern India, after thousands of people defied curfews to protest against a new citizenship bill. The Citizenship Amendment Bill…
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Lawyer M. Ravi files constitutional challenge over TOC criminal defamation case
SINGAPORE – Lawyer M. Ravi has filed a court challenge over a criminal defamation case involving Daniel De Costa, arguing that the charge faced by…
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China auto sales set for third year of decline -industry association
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s auto market, the world’s biggest, is set for a third year of contraction with a 2% decline in sales next year,…
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Swiss National Bank indicates negative rates to stay for long haul
BERN (Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank remains wedded to its ultra-expansive monetary policy, indicating on Thursday that its negative interest rates would remain in…
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Citizenship Bill: India deploys army in Assam to quell unrest
Army deployed and curfew imposed in parts of northeast India after protest against citizenship bill turns violent. India deployed thousands of troops to the northeastern…
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EU seeks to arm itself against U.S, others in trade disputes
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union could impose tariffs on the United States and other rivals if they refuse to settle trade disputes after the…
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New Zealand's Ardern says new Finnish PM needs no advice, Mahathir says Marin should talk to 'old people'
WELLINGTON (REUTERS) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Finland’s new Prime Minister Sanna Marin, who has become the world’s youngest head of government,…
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Animal painting found in cave is 44,000 years old
A painting discovered on the wall of an Indonesian cave has been found to be 44,000 years old. The art appears to show a buffalo…
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Electric car-sharing firm BlueSG opens more charging points to public
SINGAPORE – Electric car-sharing firm BlueSG has added another 140 charging points across Housing Board and Urban Redevelopment Authority carparks to its network of 99 charging points…
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Home-Fix closes brick-and-mortar shops: 5 other retailers that have shuttered stores in recent years
SINGAPORE – Once a familiar name in many Singapore shopping malls, with more than 20 outlets here at its peak, home-grown hardware chain Home-Fix will…
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Certis officer who kicked PMD rider suspended
A Certis Cisco auxiliary police officer, who sent a speeding e-scooter rider flying with a side kick on Tuesday, has been suspended from active duty.…
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New Zealand hospitals order skin to treat volcano survivors
WHAKATANE, NEW ZEALAND (AP) – New Zealand medical staff were working around the clock on Thursday (Dec 12) treating severely burned survivors of a volcanic…
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DIY chain Home-Fix closing stores amid financial woes
Once a familiar name in many a Singapore shopping mall – and with more than 20 outlets at its peak – home-grown hardware chain Home-Fix…
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The religious minorities India wants to welcome
The Indian government has introduced a controversial bill offering citizenship to illegal immigrants from three neighbouring countries if they belong to non-Muslim minority groups. Hindus,…
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